14-year old Cole Drake is being held at the Geary County Juvenile Detention Facility on a charge of first degree murder for the death of 14-year old Tyler Dowling. Authorities say the two were acquaintances.

Dowling's body was found in a field behind a Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday.

In an exclusive interview with 13 News, Tyler's mother, Angie, said the family is still shocked.

"I still don't believe it's true. I don't know who would do this to such an amazing man," said Angie Dowling, crying over the loss of her son.

Riley County Police were called to the area near 500 Walters at 5:11 p.m. The 911 caller said there was a male laying in the field and they believed he was injured. A second call came soon after, reporting that the male appeared to not be breathing. Dowling was pronounced dead at the scene.

Riley County police ruled the incident a homicide Thursday morning. Authorities would not comment Thursday on how Dowling was killed.

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